Act One Audio: Mysteries (2003)

[Riklaa]

Act One Audio: Mysteries (2003) Immerse yourself in a world of adventure, intrigue, and imagination with Act One Audio: Mysteries, the enthralling, contemporary anthology of original drama created especially for audio. Each of these 9 tales comes to vivid life, utilizing state-of-the art recording equipment, a full cast of professional actors including special guest stars from the realms of television and film, complete sound effects, and music. So, go ahead and dim the lights. Or get ready to grip that steering wheel a little tighter. Turn up the volume on Act One Audio: Mysteries. The Tweed Cap starring Roddy McDowall (performed in How Green Was My Valley and Planet of the Apes) – An Irish lad’s best friend refuses to take off his cap, no matter the circumstances. Encore starring Dawn Wells (performed in Gilligan’s Island) – A young woman finds a middle-aged man stranded in the desert with his vintage Cadillac and a guitar case with the initials “E.P.” on it. He looks and sounds a lot like “The King”. What Happens on Page Eleven - During the era of old-time radio, the cast of one of the most popular soap operas discovers that the scriptwriter is killing off their characters one by one. The Man Who Died Twice – How can two deaths involve one corpse? Dead Men – A psychiatry patient is convinced he was killed 10 years ago. Full House starring Tom Smothers (The Smothers Brothers) – The Maltese Falcon meets Arsenic and Old Lace, with a touch of Seven Keys to Baldpate thrown in for good measure. The Widow’s Secret starring Peg Phillips (performed in Northern Exposure and 7th Heaven) & Richard Sanders (performed in WKRP in Cincinnati) – An old woman plants a tree directly in front of her garage door. The House on Brookside Lane – Why would someone pay $1,000,000 for a sixty-year-old house? Avalanche – A man survives an avalanche, and all the evidence suggests that it’s impossible for him to be who he says he is.

[Lesa Williams]

These look like a lot of fun ! Thanks, Rick...

[Jim Robarts]

Thanks for the programs.  It's great to hear performers in new and interesting parts.  McDowall, of course, did some work in old time radio---as did many of the contract players of the day.

[Larry Albert]

Several of these were recorded in the 1970's for Jim French's "Crisis" series. Roddy McDowell was appearing at the Cirque Dinner Theater in Seattle when Jim approached him about playing a role on the show. He says that Mr. McDowell was the soul of graciousness and professionalism. "The Man Who Died Twice" was a sort of pilot for "Kincaid, the Strangeseeker."

 

[Anson (Bob) Roberts]

Hi, larry!

Thanks for the details. It's always fun to read ;'the story behind the story."

Bob

[Riklaa]

Thanks Larry.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Rick

[Robert Johnson]

21/04/12

Thanks for these. I've always been a great fan of Roddy McDowall and it's great to hear him again.

Regards,

Robert

[WWB]

Thanks for these.
WWB

[David Holman]

Thanks Rik
Roddy McDowall was my favourite actor from my childhood,so i really appreciate these!
David